Football star, Ronaldinho’s mother dies aged 71 after contracting Covid-19

Dona Miguelina, was hospitalised after testing positive for the virus in December 2020, in their home city of Porto Alegre.

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Ronaldinho’s former club Atletico Mineiro confirmed her death on Twitter on Sunday, February 21,  with a message of condolence.

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“It is with great sadness that Clube Atlético Mineiro receives the news of the death of Doña Miguelina, mother of Ronaldinho Gaúcho,” read the club statement.

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“The Atleticana Family is in mourning and shares the moment of pain with their idol. May God receive you with open arms and comfort the heart of our eternal ace.”

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Ronaldinho is yet to make an official statement over the reported death of his mother. 

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In December, the former, Barcelona and AC Milan playmaker confirmed his mother’s condition on social media.

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“Dear friends, my mother has COVID and we are in the fight for her to recover soon,” Ronaldinho posted on Twitter on December 21.

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“She is in the intensive care center, receiving all the care. I thank you in advance for your prayers, positive energies, and affection. Mother strength.”

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The 40-year-old had a close relationship with his mother, who always accompanied him throughout his career. In 2005, he dedicated his Ballon d’Or award to her.